India has so far bagged six gold, two silver and three bronze medals to take the fourth sport in countries medal tally.

"It's a fantastic start. We feel happy to see medals coming in and women athletes leading. When our flag flies high, it's a proud moment for all Indians. We have a lot of potentials and it needs to be tapped, " Rathore told ANI.

India started Day 4 of the quadrennial event with Punam Yadav's gold in women's 69kg weightlifting event. The Glasgow edition bronze-medallist won the event with a combined lift of 222kg (100kg+122kg).

Yadav's celebration was followed by celebrations at her city in Varanasi.

"She has always worked hard and deserves the medal," family of Yadav said.